Laurel Canyon: The Inside Story of Life in L.A.'s Legendary Rock and Roll Neighborhood Audiobook

" Read it in part to prep for a now postponed trip to Southern California (but one that will happen), interesting look at the sex, drugs and rock and roll of what seems like such a simpler time. "

" Great tale of an important L.A. neighborhood both as birthplace of pop rock and as a window into the birth and death of a generation gone from idealism to decadence. "

" I wanted it to be more interesting than it was. "

" Read as background for a current paper project. This is mostly a celebrity group bio. It turns out that lots of groovy people lived in Laurel Canyon and they did a lot of coke which fucked them up big time. Gosh. I seriously doubt that anyone I know would be tempted to read this. But if you are, don't. Look at Barney Hoskins' Waiting for the Sun instead. "

" Guilty fluff pleasure. The chapter on cocaine use was particularly interesting. "

" Interesting anecdotes. Had no idea this one area was such an epicenter for rock and roll. A bit repetitive but perfect for skimming. "

" I have been trying to get there since I read the book six or eight months ago. It seems I can't get there from here. I won't give up. "

" lot's of great pictures, good read..interesting facts. "

" Still reading and enjoying this very much, borrowed it from my Dad and already know I will not want to return it. What a magical place and time. "

" Great book about rock n roll in the 60's & 70's in LA. "

" Interesting foray into the LA music scene of the 70's (mostly). "

" I drive through Laurel Canyon everyday and I have a new appreciation of what an amazing history it has. I loved reading about the musicians that gravitated here. It's a quick read and thoroughly enjoyable. If you have a chance to read THE WRECKING CREW as well, they make terrific companion pieces. "

" OMG LOVED IT. Great historical recap and stories about what went on when the 60's rock stars occupied the homes and neighborhood. "

" Took me back to days I miss. Not the greatest telling of the history of Laurel Canyon and it's denizens but still fun to read. "

" I never realized how much of the 60s music came out of Laurel Canyon. An interesting story of the evolution of the place in relation to the music and social evolution of the 60s and 70s, but also some lovely tidbits about the various players here (Joni Mitchell, Crosby, Stills and Nash, etc.) "

" Excellent chronicle of an era that will never be repeated. "

" Fun book for any native Los Angeles rock music fan. "

" I devoured this book! Love the topic. "

" An interesting look at some notorious musical figures, but nothing earth-shattering. Pick it up used. "

" This is a great book for anyone born after 1991. Especially if you're unfamiliar with many of the people mentioned. I did like the writer's style, unfortunately, I didn't learn anything new that I didn't already know decades before. "

" Enjoyed the back-stories of the American music scene in the 60's and as it further evolved in the 70's. Loved learning of the relationships, friendships and personalities of America's early singer/songwriter's. "

" Engaging non-fiction account of the Laurel Canyon area of Los Angeles. As the epicenter of the rise of the 60s counterculture, the money and decadence that arose were inevitably followed by tragedy. "

" I did finish it, so it wasn't that bad. a little repetitive. But enough amazing stories to make it worth while. I was living in a creepy Hollywood apartment at the time. very helpful also. "

" Great music trivia. Definitely made me want to visit the neighborhood even though it's not the same anymore. Worth a read if you're into music. "

" Interesting anecdotes. Had no idea this one area was such an epicenter for rock and roll. A bit repetitive but perfect for skimming. "

" With more details of debauch, this would have been a four or five. <br/>As it stands it is a &quot;nice&quot; History of Laurel Canyon and Rock and Roll. "

" I did finish it, so it wasn't that bad. a little repetitive. But enough amazing stories to make it worth while. I was living in a creepy Hollywood apartment at the time. very helpful also. "

" Engaging non-fiction account of the Laurel Canyon area of Los Angeles. As the epicenter of the rise of the 60s counterculture, the money and decadence that arose were inevitably followed by tragedy. "

" Interesting foray into the LA music scene of the 70's (mostly). "

" Fun book for any native Los Angeles rock music fan. "

" Guilty fluff pleasure. The chapter on cocaine use was particularly interesting. "

" Interesting read. I don't know that all of Walker's theories were really supported. Found it interesting that there were no quotes from Joni Mitchell. <br/> <br/>I enjoyed Peter Coyote's &quot;Sleeping Where I Fall&quot; more but it was interesting to read another book about this time period. "